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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 782.79 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 782.79 and 248.11 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 782.79 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/782.79 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 782.79 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 194,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,218.03/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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